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BG53 KXX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 114,351 miles

all suspension components corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 95,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 95,390 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 87,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,125 miles

Corrosion underside to some components (exhaust,brake pipes,steering rack pipes etc)

Cover fitted underside of engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully

Handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all inner brake discs slightly pitted

brake service

exhaust hangers and joints corroded and unable to asses complete system due to trays

handbrake slight travel

light corrosion underside

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering pipes to steering rack slightly corroded

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable to asses fully

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

all inner brake discs slightly pitted

brake service

exhaust hangers and joints corroded and unable to asses complete system due to trays

handbrake slight travel

light corrosion underside

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering pipes to steering rack slightly corroded

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable to asses fully

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,062 miles

HAND BRAKE LEAVER HAS HIGH TRAVERL

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,722 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,106 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BG53 KXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 KXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG53 KXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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